Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 20:
Personnel of Imphal West Dist Commandos apprehended two PREPAK cadres during a combing operation launched in the Lamdeng area today.
According to a press statement issued by SP Imphal West Dist, commandos of Imphal West under its OC N Lokhon launched a combing operation in Lamdeng area following specific information that some militants who were involved in the abduction of two civilians from Iroisemba on October 19 were holed up in the area.
In the ensuing search operation two PREPAK cadres identified as Soraisham Satrajit Singh (23) s/o S Manglem of Taothang Khunou and Sagolsem Gojendra Singh (28) s/o Brajamohon Singh of Mayang Imphal Maibam Thongkhong were arrested by the commandos.
During intense interrogation, the duo disclosed that they had been involved in the abduction of Girimohan Singh brother in law of Royal Motors' proprietor and Maisnam Momocha Singh of Kwakeithel.
The abduction was carried out by four PREPAK cadres including themselves, they added.
One Lethod gun and two Lethod Bombs were recovered from them, said the statement.
Meanwhile, Imphal West Dist police also conducted search operation at Babupura area early this morning.
Twenty eight persons were picked up for verification during the search operation for verification.